PHP vulnerabilities a reminder for businesses to stay vigilant against online threats
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the computer programming language PHP, used by an estimated 70% of websites, which have led to sites being taken offline across the world while patches are implemented. An RMIT expert explains what companies can do to prepare and react to these instances.
Why algorithm reform should be central to Labor’s Digital Duty of Care bill
As Labor prepares to introduce its Digital Duty of Care legislation this week, concerns are growing over algorithms exposing young people to harmful online content. An RMIT expert explains why platforms prioritise polarising content for profit and why greater user control is needed.
Why Melbourne has earnt its title as the hay fever and asthma capital of the world
Melbourne is known as the hay fever and asthma capital of the world, and this year's warm, wet winter could make spring particularly challenging for allergy sufferers. An RMIT expert explains why the risks are higher and how Victorians can prepare.
Why an algorithm ‘choice’ is meaningless without transparency
The federal government is considering plans requiring platforms to let users opt out of algorithm‑curated feeds and switch to a chronological view. But an RMIT expert says the proposal misses a critical oversight – an opt‑out is not consent, and teenagers are being asked to agree to an algorithm they cannot see, cannot interpret, and cannot independently verify.
